NCIt synonyms : Chromophobe Carcinoma of Kidney; Chromophobe Cell Carcinoma of the Kidney; Chromophobe Carcinoma; Chromophobe Carcinoma of the Kidney; Chromophobe Cell Carcinoma of Kidney; Chromophobe RCC;
NCIt definition : A type of carcinoma that comprises a minority of renal cell carcinomas. It is characterized
by loss of chromosomes 1 and Y. Based on the cytoplasmic characteristics of the neoplastic
cells, this type of carcinoma is classified as classic (typical), eosinophilic, or
oncocytic. It has a much better prognosis than other renal cell carcinomas.;